Self-assembly of poly(ferrocenyldimethylsilane)–poly(benzyl ether) linear-dendritic organometallic polymer

A kind of linear-dendritic organometallic polymer poly(ferrocenyldimethylsilane)–poly(benzyl ether) (PFS–PBE) was synthesized and the self-assembly behaviors of the polymer was studied, which has illuminated the formation of multiple morphologies and, in particular, adjusting the concentration of polymers and adding poly(benzyl ether) into self-assembled solution can form different size and morphology. Furthermore, it was found that the aging time of samples could affect self-assembled morphology. The micelle formation mechanisms were also demonstrated.